He grabbed the American by the throat at the entrance and didn't let go. Dominant in the game, master of the exchange, Mannarino won Paul's second face-off, then secured and had two double break points at 4-2 saved by the American. But the Frenchman did not give in, making some spectacular shots against a helpless opponent. After two set points on Paul's serve, saved, he did not let the third escape with a magnificent winning return to win 6-3.